Certain bacteria typically found in the mouth and throat may be a trigger for heart attacks, recent research suggests.

Mouth infections represent one of the most widespread health concerns affecting people of all ages, yet many individuals remain unaware of the various types and effective treatment options available.

Twenty-seven species of bacteria and fungi among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been collectively tied to a 3 ...

The American Cancer Society estimates that about 67,400 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and nearly 52,000 will die from the highly aggressive disease.

A microbial risk score (MRS) that combined 27 bacteria and fungi was linked to a 3.44-fold increase (95% CI 2.63-4.51) in ...

Biofilm bacteria found in heart plaque may escape antibiotics and cause cardiac events, pointing to a hidden infectious risk.

New research shows that oral bacteria, especially viridans streptococci, can hide in artery plaques as biofilms, raising ...

Researchers say findings underscore the potential importance of oral health interventions for prevention of pancreatic cancer ...

Tooth pain, bleeding gums, or chronic bad breath may not just be dental problems. Experts explain how these six warning signs ...

In separate experiments with mice, oral infection with the pathogen led to brain colonization by the bacteria, together with ...